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This study aimed to analyze and compare the results of commonly used food allergy tests in relation to serum DAO levels in this patient population. Methods: A total of 61 adult patients with self-reported food-related symptoms were enrolled. All participants underwent skin prick testing and serum DAO measurement using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In addition, serum-specific IgE (sIgE) testing was performed in 29 of the 61 patients. DAO levels were compared across groups based on skin prick testing and sIgE results. Results: Fewer than half of the patients had positive test results, 36% for skin prick testing and 38% for sIgE, and 38% showed reduced serum DAO levels. DAO levels did not differ significantly between patients with positive and negative skin prick or sIgE results; however, a slight decrease in DAO was observed in patients with negative sIgE. Patients with negative skin prick tests were significantly older than those with positive results. Conclusions: The majority of adults with self-reported food allergies had negative allergy test results and normal DAO levels. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion showed either positive allergy tests or reduced DAO levels, suggesting the potential role of histamine intolerance. 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